Snapshot

Béla Fleck is an innovative composer and master banjo virtuoso who defies the stereotypes of conventionally defined genres * Creates an authentically American canon and a new musical aesthetic for performers and audiences alike * Already a powerfully creative force in bluegrass, jazz, pop, rock and world beat * Fleck made the classical connection with Perpetual Motion, his 2001 recording with long-time collaborator Edgar Meyer * that went on to win a pair of Grammy Awards, including Best Classical Crossover Album * Winner of 15 Grammy Awards and nominated in more categories than any other artist in Grammy history